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Little Gems (Dorset) # Little Gems (Dorset) Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Expected standard · 4.0 (4 parent reviews) · Chantry House, Brickfields Industrial Estate, Gillingham, SP8 4LT · Dorset Number of places 40 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Nov 2025 Local authority Dorset About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Little Gems (Dorset) Limited, established in 2023, is a childcare setting located in Gillingham, SP8 4LT, catering to children aged 0-4 years. Open Monday to Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, the nursery operates on a non-domestic premises and follows the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum. The setting is highly regarded for its inclusive environment, with practitioners experienced in supporting children with special educational needs and/or disabilities, working closely with parents and attending specialised training. Children are encouraged in physical activity, with age-appropriate activities provided, such as floor-based play for babies and low tables for those learning to stand. The nursery offers a warm and welcoming atmosphere, where children quickly settle, form strong relationships with staff, and are well-prepared for their next stages of learning. Our ethos We believe in child led learning, building strong independent learners who are given equal, diverse and extensive opportunities. Our intent is for the children to become part of a loving, supportive community where they can become ambitious little learners with big dreams. What it's like Children are very safe in this warm and welcoming setting. They happily leave their parents and carers, and settle into play with their friends quickly. Practitioners make learning fun, and children are well prepared for their next stages in learning. Warm & welcoming Inclusive environment Physical activity Strong relationships Well-prepared for learning ## Pricing & funding EYFS sessions are provided free at the point of delivery. Additional hours outside of these sessions are billed at a flat hourly rate. Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) Good to know - All EYFS sessions are free at the point of delivery. - Additional hours are charged at an hourly rate. ## Key facts Opening hours Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday : 08:00 - 17:00 Age range Under 2s, 2-3 year olds, Preschoolers Established 2023 Ofsted Inspection — new report card ### Expected standard Last inspected Nov 2025 Headline: Expected standard Grade summary Exceptional — Strong standard — Expected standard Needs attention — Urgent improvement — Each dot represents one of the six inspection categories. Headline is the average of the six grades, rounded up. Category grades Achievement Expected standard Behaviour, attitudes and establishing routines Expected standard Children's welfare and wellbeing Expected standard Curriculum and teaching Expected standard Inclusion Expected standard Leadership and governance Expected standard Age range 0 to 4 Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Little Gems (Dorset) Last inspected 21 November 2025 · Joanne Neenan What it's like to attend Children are very safe in this warm and welcoming setting. They happily leave their parents and carers, and settle into play with their friends quickly. Practitioners make learning fun, and children are well prepared for their next stages in learning. Inspector highlights - Children achieve well in all areas of the curriculum. - Children have warm and trusting relationships with practitioners. - Children feel respected and behave well. - Children practise their fine motor skills. - Leaders are effective in supporting a safe and happy work environment. - Children can access all learning fully and achieve to their full potential. - The safeguarding standards are met. - Children are very safe and happily leave their parents and carers, and settle into play quickly. Areas to develop - 1 Leaders should organise the provision to extend learning of the most-able children further. - 2 Leaders should target training more precisely to support less-experienced staff to improve their confidence and skills. Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50295590) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Little Gems (Dorset) Inspection date Nov 2025 Lead inspector Joanne Neenan [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50295590)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2748470) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Reveal phone number [ Visit website ](https://littlegemsnurserydorset.co.uk/) Chantry House, Brickfields Industrial Estate, Gillingham, SP8 4LT Opening hours Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday : 08:00 - 17:00 [© Mapbox](https://www.mapbox.com/about/maps) [© OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright/) [Improve this map](https://apps.mapbox.com/feedback/?owner=bettersearch&id=cmr0xkm3n001m01shcu7igkjr&access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiYmV0dGVyc2VhcmNoIiwiYSI6ImNtcjB4NzVvNDA0ZTkycHF5Z3g3aWNtZWcifQ.h8Ni35tijJSAoESKsGArhg#/-2.27286/51.03306/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near Gillingham - [Day nurseries in Gillingham](/search?q=Gillingham) - [Day nurseries in South West](/search?q=South+West) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=little-gems-dorset-limited-sp8-4lt-2748470) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision The setting has practitioners experienced in supporting children with special educational needs and/or disabilities, who work closely and sensitively with parents and carers to explore how they can best support children. Practitioners attend training around specific topics to ensure they have knowledge on how to support all children and put interventions in place to ensure all children can fully access the curriculum and are making progress. Outdoor space Children are given many opportunities to be physically active. For example, children who cannot yet walk have activities placed on the floor, where they can reach them, and children who are learning to stand have activities placed on low tables, encouraging them to stand. ## Parent Reviews of Little Gems (Dorset) 4.0 (4) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjUjbLqvgbKEfx-qSY8NRG4FxkzUvQBJaeFvBwXQGvrtVFDACVzV=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Lucy Demmar 7 months ago Little Gems is such a lovely nursery! The staff are so caring and friendly, and the atmosphere is warm and welcoming. It’s clear the little ones are really well looked after, I feel super happy sending my little one here :) a wonderful nursery all round! [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT21aRmRrZEpTREYyVFU1a2NsRTVUazF3Ykc1dk0wRRAB!2m1!1s0x487234d66dabecbf:0x5c8c5dc75b12f0e4) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocKigcEL_Wg31vu3QYjBLy41KOCzmJLhzMzRR8HU4ir1VOkYoA=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Claire Rockchic 9 years ago Little Harts have over 23years experience with the new take over of management.....following the EYFS to exact point of learning...and well trained staff in other child care certificates,as trained in behaviour management..first aid...sensory play for autistic spectrum and team leading. Remember the children are our first priority as caring for them is our passion [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURReElfWll3EAE!2m1!1s0x487234d66dabecbf:0x5c8c5dc75b12f0e4) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocIlqiUrqZCAp5zGr5d3WeWpjvRs7mJBrAcXN6MWAusNFnZWqg=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Cirstie Williams 9 years ago Fantastic nursery very polite staff lots of things to keep the children busy and help them learn i would recommend this nursery to anyone [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNRcVBhX1NBEAE!2m1!1s0x487234d66dabecbf:0x5c8c5dc75b12f0e4) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjVckThKvhCgHm2N4Xxe2_Juq3OEREL61l6dF3_evYj37gg_hCo=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Cj Dixon-Payne 9 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURRazVhMzhnRRAB!2m1!1s0x487234d66dabecbf:0x5c8c5dc75b12f0e4) Reviews from Google for Little Gems (Dorset). [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=6668808259036704996&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Most recent inspection 21 November 2025 Expected standard Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published. [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50295590) ## Frequently asked about Little Gems (Dorset) ### How does Little Gems (Dorset) support children with SEND? ### What fees does Little Gems (Dorset) publish? ### Is Little Gems (Dorset) suitable for under-twos? ### What is the staff team like at Little Gems (Dorset)? ### Which area does Little Gems (Dorset) serve? ## About the setting Little Gems (Dorset) Limited was registered with Ofsted on 08/09/2023. It is based at Chantry House, Brickfields Industrial Estate, Gillingham, SP8 4LT. It operates Monday to Friday, from 08:00 to 17:00. The setting accepts children aged 0 to 4. 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